Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Contextual and Critical Studies 5
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Urdang Academy
Module Code	09 35062
Module Lead	Naomi Barber
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Tutorial-15 hours Guided independent study-385 hours Total: 400 hours
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Description
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Choose and define the scope of an appropriate area for investigation related to the wider context of performing arts; Identify, select and justify the use of appropriate research methods that incorporate ethical considerations where necessary; Critically evaluate evidence and sources to support and justify analyses and conclusions; Reach rational, convincing, well supported conclusions in theory and/or practice, while recognising levels of ambiguity and uncertainty, where appropriate.
Assessment	35062-01 : Dissertation : Dissertation (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Dissertation 8,000 words (100%)OR Practice Based Dissertation (100%) e.g – Choreography - a practical submission of original choreography of 10-15 mins and 3000-word supporting document. Devised Musical - a practical submission of a musical of 10-15 mins and 3000 word supporting document. Lecture Demonstration - a practical submission of a lecture demonstration of 20 mins and 3000 word supporting document.Reassessment: For students with ECs: Dissertation 8,000 words (100%)OR Practice Based Dissertation (100%) e.g – Choreography - a practical submission of original choreography of 10-15 mins and 3000-word supporting document. Devised Musical - a practical submission of a musical of 10-15 mins and 3000 word supporting document. Lecture Demonstration - a practical submission of a lecture demonstration of 20 mins and 3000 word supporting document.
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